Tag Archive: Jodie Whittaker

Episode 406 – Apologies to the Death-Eyed Turtle Army

In this week’s episode of the podcast we examine the latest Doctor Who story, Demons of the Punjab. Hear what we thought of the latest installment in Series 11.

Also, we look at a couple of news items.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

 

Episode 405 – Podcasting with Don Quixote

In this week’s episode we review ‘The Tsuranga Conundrum’. Find out what we thought about the fifth story featuring Jodie Whittaker as the 13th Doctor.

Also, we have more news to talk about this week.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

 

 

Episode 402 – A Heroic Nap

The series marches on and so do we. This week we look at the second story with Jodie Whittaker at the helm in Series 11 with The Ghost Monument. Hear what we thought of the episode.

Plus, some news from Candy Jar Books and Big Finish

And, of course your feedback.

Enjoy!

Episode 401 – Sorting Out Fair Play

It’s finally arrived again to o9ur television screens! Doctor Who is back! This week we review the first episode featuring the 13th Doctor – The Woman Who Fell to Earth.

Hear our thoughts on this particular story, and what we thought of Jodie Whittaker in the role.

Plus, some news of the week.

And, of course, your feedback!

Enjoy!

Episode 362 – The Three Doctors at Christmas

It’s finally here! The Doctor Who Christmas special for this year has come and gone, and we have a review of this season’s outing, Twice Upon a Time featuring the First Doctor teaming up with the Twelfth Doctor. And listen to what we thought of the first appearance of Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor.

But not before we indulge in another charming little story from our friends over at Candy Jar Books with a Christmas special of their own, the short story, “The Case Of The Missing Fairy” by Steven Walton.

Plus, some convention announcements make news this week.

And.of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Episode 339 – Change My Dear…

We take the opportunity to discuss the historic announcement of the next Doctor on this week’s episode of the podcast. Here are our thoughts on the news that Jodie Whittaker will take over the role at Christmas.

Also, we do have a few things to review. First we look at Big Finish Main Range story 89, No Man’s Land, featuring the Seventh Doctor, Ace and Hex.

Then, we delve into the first five issues in the Eleventh Doctor’s year three comics from our friends over at Titan Comics.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Jodie Whittaker announced as the 13th Doctor

Actress Jodie Whittaker takes over as the 13th Doctor at Christmas

Actress Jodie Whittaker takes over as the 13th Doctor at Christmas. – Image BBC

The BBC revealed in a trailer following Wimbledon men’s singles final, that actress Jodie Whittaker will step into the shoes of the Doctor as the character’s next incarnation.

The Broadchurch star follows Peter Capaldi, who took the role in 2013 and leaves in this year’s Christmas special.

She joins another Broadchurch alum. Doctor Who’s new showrunner is Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall.

Whittaker told BBC News:

“It’s more than an honour to play the Doctor. It means remembering everyone I used to be, while stepping forward to embrace everything the Doctor stands for: hope. I can’t wait.”

As well as TV work, Whittaker has appeared on the big screen, in One Day, Attack the Block and St Trinian’s.